Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters is with you even after we’ve left your property. Get expert tree care tips from our blog to keep up your trees' beauty and value.

Oak leaves on a branch displaying the white, powdery fungal coating typical of powdery mildew disease.
Powdery Mildew Is Common in the Midwest – Here’s What to Do About It
Seeing a white powdery coating on your trees or shrubs? Learn how to identify powdery mildew, stop its spread, and protect plant health before plants weaken.
A Fort Worth residential neighborhood covered in snow with mature trees lining the street and houses with snow-covered roofs.
Getting Fort Worth Trees Ready for Spring Wind Season
Spring winds are coming to Fort Worth. Learn how to prep your trees now, which tasks are safe to DIY, and when professional tree care is the smarter choice.
A white "House For Sale" sign with a blue border stands on a lawn in front of a light yellow house.
Why Invest in Tree Care Before Selling Your Des Moines Home?
Overgrown or neglected trees can raise red flags for buyers. Learn how pre-listing tree care helps Des Moines sellers stand out and protect home value.
Arbor Masters bucket truck and chipper positioned on a grassy slope while a crew member in orange safety gear works near mature oak and pine trees.
Tree Removal on Steep Lots: What Parkville Homeowners Should Know
After winter storms, damaged trees on Parkville’s steep hillsides can become dangerous fast. Learn why tree removal on slopes requires expert care & equipment.
Pink redbud blossoms on bare branches in early spring, a sign of healthy trees emerging from winter dormancy in the Kansas City area.
Why Lee’s Summit Lakefront Estates Need a Spring Tree Health Assessment
After record snowfall, a tree health assessment in Lee's Summit can reveal hidden damage before spring growth masks the evidence. Here's when to call a pro.
Sunlight filtering through a red maple tree canopy in full fall color, with deep red leaves contrasting against golden-yellow foliage in the background.
Thinking About a Maple Tree? Care Tips and Common Types to Know
Some maple trees live 300+ years — if you choose the right one. Compare sugar, red, and silver maples side-by-side, plus get expert planting and care tips.
A large tree fallen across a residential street after a winter storm, with branches blocking traffic and yellow caution tape visible, snow on the ground and houses in the background.
From Call to Cleanup: What Actually Happens During a Quad Cities Tree Emergency
Who removes storm-damaged trees in Davenport – the city, utility, or you? A Quad Cities guide to emergency tree service that saves hours of runaround.
Arborist measuring tree trunk diameter with measuring tape during a plant health care inspection.
Why High-Value Trees Need Year-Round Plant Health Care in Johnson County
New year, new tree care plan? PHC preserves high-value trees by preventing decline and expensive removal. See what proactive, year-round care includes.
Native cedar and juniper trees grow naturally in a Fort Worth forest setting.
A Guide to Identifying and Caring for Texas Cedar Trees
Not all cedars are true cedars. Get a clear guide to identifying cedar trees in Texas, including native species, look-alikes & basic care tips for homeowners.
A large mature ash tree stands in full foliage near a lake, showing the impressive size and canopy spread that mature ash trees can achieve.
How to Tell If You Have an Ash Tree (and How to Care for It)
Wondering if you have an ash tree? Learn how to identify common ash species, recognize early stress signs, and support tree health in areas affected by EAB.
A large tree fallen across a snow-covered Wichita yard after ice storm damage, with ice-covered branches scattered around.
9 Popular Wichita Trees That Are Least Likely to Survive Ice Storms
Not all trees handle ice storms the same. See which species are high-risk in Wichita and what you can do to reduce breakage, failures, and storm cleanup costs.
Ice-covered trees and shrubs create a winter landscape after an Oklahoma City ice storm.
Which Oklahoma City Trees Can Bounce Back After Ice Storm Damage?
Ice storms are rough on trees, but most aren’t a lost cause. Many OKC species can recover fully with the right post-storm care from Certified Arborists.